Panda One provides critical care for the most vulnerable of babies
"This is our neonatal incubator - where all of our neonatal patients go into," she said. "We transport them up to as small as 500 grams - which is a half a pound."
Trump nominates Dr. Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Donald Trump says he is nominating TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Is it flu or COVID? At-home tests can now tell you
While symptoms of the flu and COVID are similar, the viruses that cause each illness are different. New tests this winter season can tell you at home what you’re sick with.
Measles cases rose by more than 20% worldwide last year: Here's why
"Far too many children are still dying from this preventable disease," the CDC says.
Medicare premiums increasing in 2025
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Michigan Medicine strike averted as union members, hospital reach 'memorandum of understanding'
A Michigan Medicine strike was averted the day before union members were set to walk the picket line. According to a joint statement from University of Michigan-Health and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP) union, a “memorandum of understanding” was reached.
FDA wants to pull decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
Corewell nurses on verge of unionizing with vote coming in November
"We just had enough," Johnson said. "We need to stand together and be the checkpoint for that greedy corporation that we call Corewell, and need to take care of business."
Popular weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addictions: study
A new study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could provide a promising new treatment for substance use disorders.
Biden administration proposes making over-the-counter birth control free, including condoms
Private health insurance would fully cover over-the-counter birth control methods, such as condoms, the "morning after" pill, and daily oral contraceptives under a newly-proposed rule.
Is my COVID test expired? How to check, and what to do
If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.
Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month: What to know
Free COVID-19 tests will be available to U.S. households beginning this month. Here's what to know.
Whistleblower accuses DMC of covering up patient rape, sues for wrongful termination
The whistleblower filed a $10 million lawsuit against the Detroit Receiving Hospital and DMC – accusing both of creating and maintaining an environment that led to at least two alleged rape incidents in the crisis center.
Michigan crash victim sues insurance company for halting therapy payments
Carmen Burgie has been wheelchair bound since 2001. But about six months ago, her insurance company, Auto-Owners Insurance, stopped paying for her therapists – who she needs for a better quality of life.
Deals will lower prices of Medicare's costliest drugs, White House says — see the list
Federal officials reached deals with drug companies to lower the cost for 10 of Medicare’s costliest drugs. Here's what to know.
Hundreds of Michigan Medicine employees picket amid contract negotiations
Two unions representing a million healthcare workers continued to push for better wages and work conditions on Monday. Negotiations have been ongoing since October 2023.
Michigan Medicine employees, unions picket for new contract
The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP) organized the informational picket outside the Ann Arbor hospital as a way to share information about negotiations and garner community support.
Kalamazoo doctor charged for role in telehealth fraud scheme
According to court records, Dr. Theresa A. Kordish signed and certified that each order was medically indicated and necessary for a particular Medicare beneficiary.
Should the US forgive medical debt? Americans sound off in recent poll
Medical debt relief is a higher priority for Americans than student loan forgiveness, a poll revealed.
CDC: Adderall shortage may worsen after health execs charged with fraud
Done Global executives are accused of continuing to improperly prescribe Adderall and other stimulants despite social media posts claiming patients had overdosed and died.